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Zincite Vs Jade Facts


Astrology

Origin
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala   
USA   

Color
Green, Brown, gray   
Yellow, Red, Green, Colorless, orange   

Streak
Not Available   
Yellow, yellowish orange   

For which Rashi?
Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries   
Not Available   

Planet
Venus, Neptune   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Water   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Not Available   

Deities
Freyja, Buddha   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Prosperity   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38   
5.50-5.90   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
4   

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Subadamantine, Resinous   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
Very weak   

Dispersion
None   
Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque   
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.600-1.688   
2.013-2.029   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.020-0.027   
0.016   

Clarity
Translucent   
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   

Respiratory
Not Available   
Not Available   

Reproductive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Psychology
Not Available   
Not Available   

Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   

Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Jade Vs Zincite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Jade Vs Zincite specifications, it helps you to decide which gemstone suits your zodiac sign. Besides, the extent to which a gemstone benefits you can be understood after comparing Jade and Zincite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Jade and Zincite, before you finalize to buy one.

Jade is known to regulate the influence of Neptune and Venus planet.Jade, that occurs commonly in Green, Brown, gray color, possesses Receptive energy.Zincite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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